I Regret My Tesla | The Walrus
Briefly

Many Tesla owners feel unease due to Elon Musk's political ideologies and controversial statements. Specifically, owners of the Model Y, who previously aligned politically with more liberal views, find themselves in a dilemma as Musk displays increasingly extreme opinions that clash with their values. Despite their discomfort and the notion of a shared identity as a Tesla community, owners still find it difficult to disconnect from the vehicle amidst rising tensions over associations tied to Musk's behavior and opinions.
"As a new Tesla owner, it was embarrassing to see Musk publicly endorse views that many of us, as owners, don’t align with politically."
"We comfort ourselves by using rideshare apps and social media despite the controversies surrounding their founders, thinking it’s just business. But is it?"
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